Uttar Pradesh Buyer Guide

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges for Plots in UP

Stamp duty and registration are the biggest on-top costs when buying a plot in Lucknow or Kanpur, often 7–8% of the property value. Here's how the current rates work.

Last updated: 28 July 2026

Current stamp duty rates in UP

As of 2026, Uttar Pradesh charges stamp duty based on the buyer's gender and ownership structure:

Male buyer (sole ownership): 7%
Female buyer (sole ownership): 6%, a 1% rebate applies for properties worth up to ₹3 crore
Joint ownership, male + female: 6.5%
Joint ownership, male + male: 7%

Registration charges

On top of stamp duty, UP charges a flat 1% registration fee on the property value, applied the same way regardless of the buyer's gender or ownership structure.

What the amount is calculated on

Charges are calculated on whichever is higher: the government-notified circle rate (the minimum assessed value for that area) or the actual sale/agreement value. Buying below the circle rate does not reduce your stamp duty: it's still charged on the circle rate.

A worked example

For illustration only: a plot valued at ₹30 lakh, bought by a male buyer as sole owner, would attract roughly ₹2.1 lakh in stamp duty (7%) plus ₹30,000 in registration (1%), about ₹2.4 lakh in total, before any local cess or documentation charges. Your actual figure depends on the applicable circle rate, not just the agreed sale price.

Rates change, confirm before you pay

State governments revise stamp duty and rebate rules periodically. Treat the rates above as a starting point, not a final number, and confirm the current rate directly with the sub-registrar's office or a property lawyer before you commit to a purchase.

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